Pacific Coast

Pacific CoastThe Pacific coast, which extends over 1,200 kilometers of coastline, has a range of landscapes, islands, bays, headlands, mangroves, coves and peninsulas that stretch from border to border, from Bahia Salinas to Punta Burica and come from many wide beaches ideal for the leisure visitor. The main peninsulas that are in the Pacific are Santa Elena, Nicoya and Osa.

On the north coast are Bahia Salinas (where there is a small archipelago called Murciélago suitable for diving), the Santa Elena Peninsula and Culebra Bay (site of the tourism project "Papagayo"). In addition, the Gulf of Nicoya offers great attractions for tourists. By moving the water ferry "Salter" and "Tempisque", arriving on the beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula south. In addition, its waters are the islands, bays, headlands and islands. The largest and extension are the islands of Chira and San Lucas. Other islands of natural beauty are: Deer, Horses Bejuco, Cedros and Negritos.

The main Pacific port of Puerto Caldera, near Puntarenas city (capital of the province of the same name) has become a modern port for cruise ship docking and cargo ships. Cocos Island is 500 km from the coast. It is famous for its legend of hidden treasure, but the main advantage is its flora and fauna and the land of great beauty and abundance. Both must be guarded and protected by those who visit the island. to the southwest coast of the Pacific of Costa Rica is located in the Gulf of Osa, also known as the Golfo Dulce. It is located by the town of Golfito, which is currently shopping complex. In the southwestern part of the Osa Peninsula is the Osa Conservation Area, which is the area of ​​greatest diversity and richness of flora and fauna.